Sebastian Larsson sees Sunderland's 4-0 demolition of Stoke as a sign the Black Cat's have turned the corner after a disappointing start to the season. The result dragged them out of the relegation zone into the relative comfort of mid-table.
Larsson said: "It is a massive win because you don't stop hearing about it, getting that first win.
"We had slipped down the league a little bit and you never want to be there, so it's nice to get the first three points and hopefully that can really get us flying for the forthcoming games now."
Asked if the pressure had been transmitted to the dressing room, Larsson replied: "Of course. We all knew, we were all desperate for that first win.
"We know what has been said about the start to the season and we know what we are capable of, so of course we wanted to put it right and get the first win, especially here at home.
"We lost the opening two games and we wanted to give the fans something to be proud of.
"We knew the performance was in us and we know we can score goals, and it was nice to show that."
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